OregonLive.com topics: vern nelson columntag:topics.oregonlive.com,2015:tag/vern%20nelson%20column2015-03-03T20:36:33ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceWinter chores: Hungry Gardener Vern Nelsontag:www.oregonlive.com,2014:/hg/index.ssf/3615.144251772014-11-12T16:04:34Z2014-11-12T16:10:25ZThe Hungry Gardener Vern Nelson offers tips on winter chores: Check mulches, when there is a dry period, paint vulnerable wood to [revent sun scald. Wait to prune and don't rely on a tree for pollination that does not live on your property. Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
The Hungry Gardener Vern Nelson offers tips on winter chores: Check mulches, when there is a dry period, paint vulnerable wood to [revent sun scald. Wait to prune and don't rely on a tree for pollination that does not live on your property.
Harvest, soil building and pest tips: Vern Nelsontag:www.oregonlive.com,2014:/hg/index.ssf/3615.141969562014-10-16T15:07:18Z2014-10-16T15:10:42ZFall is the time to pay careful attention to harvesting, building the soil and battling some pests and diseasesVern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Fall is the time to pay careful attention to harvesting, building the soil and battling some pests and diseases
Labor Day BBQ with homemade chipotle powder: Blasting out the Scoville scale tag:www.oregonlive.com,2014:/hg/index.ssf/3615.137756442014-08-31T15:16:15Z2014-08-31T15:16:43ZChipotle pepper powder's heat depends on which peppers you use. Traditionally, Jalapeno, at 2 ,000 to 5,000 Scoville scale units of heat, and other similarly mild peppers are used. Chipotle made with Super Chili pepper has considerably more heat.Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Chipotle pepper powder's heat depends on which peppers you use. Traditionally, Jalapeno, at 2 ,000 to 5,000 Scoville scale units of heat, and other similarly mild peppers are used. Chipotle made with Super Chili pepper has considerably more heat.
Vern Nelson: Self-seeding vegetables tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.95655342012-12-07T01:10:20Z2012-12-07T01:10:30ZEncourage self-seeding vegetables to work for you.Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Encourage self-seeding vegetables to work for you.
Vern Nelson: Tips to prevent (or deal with) winter damage to fruit treestag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.94458622012-11-15T23:05:33Z2014-02-10T16:17:24ZFruit trees can be vulnerable during Northwest winters. Some of the causes can be avoided, while others can only be watched out for and addressed should they arise. Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Fruit trees can be vulnerable during Northwest winters. Some of the causes can be avoided, while others can only be watched out for and addressed should they arise.
Vern Nelson: Fruit tree tips for beginnerstag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.93340362012-11-02T21:00:01Z2012-11-02T21:03:56ZThe best kinds of fruit trees for beginners have low maintenance needs and high-quality fruit.Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
The best kinds of fruit trees for beginners have low maintenance needs and high-quality fruit.
Edible landscaping: Fall kitchen garden tasks will pay off in the spring tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.92364882012-10-18T22:00:55Z2012-10-18T22:03:34ZNow's the time to get ahead of running bamboo.Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Now's the time to get ahead of running bamboo.
Vern Nelson: Three plant follies to avoid tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.91407992012-10-05T20:00:24Z2012-10-05T20:10:31ZView full sizeThe OregonianWrong turns abound in gardening. The desire for the newest, trendiest plants -- or for quick results -- can drive a gardener down many a blind alley. As a new gardener, I succumbed to follies that I...Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
View full sizeThe OregonianWrong turns abound in gardening. The desire for the newest, trendiest plants -- or for quick results -- can drive a gardener down many a blind alley. As a new gardener, I succumbed to follies that I...
Vern Nelson: Getting the most from winter squashtag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.90480702012-09-21T20:00:45Z2012-09-21T00:58:57ZAs days get shorter and weather cools, squash benefits from a little help. Here is what you should do to get the best and the most from your winter squash vinesVern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
As days get shorter and weather cools, squash benefits from a little help. Here is what you should do to get the best and the most from your winter squash vines
Vern Nelson: Simple crop rotation wards off problems tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.89643442012-09-07T20:00:50Z2012-09-06T23:50:32ZA simple, effective four-year bed rotation technique that really works and does not require a lot of time or effort to use. Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
A simple, effective four-year bed rotation technique that really works and does not require a lot of time or effort to use.
Vern Nelson: Salal is easy-to-grow berry for shadetag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.88869322012-08-24T21:00:18Z2012-08-24T00:19:28ZSalal produces delicious fruit, is easy to grow, tolerates a wide range of soils and growing conditions, and has no major pest problems.Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Salal produces delicious fruit, is easy to grow, tolerates a wide range of soils and growing conditions, and has no major pest problems.
Outdoor oven warms hearts, builds community tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.88222592012-08-11T02:00:19Z2012-08-10T18:13:40ZThe use of the bread oven has evolved to be an ever more important tool for preparing food in the kitchen garden. However, the biggest change is how the clay oven has become important to our neighborhood.Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
The use of the bread oven has evolved to be an ever more important tool for preparing food in the kitchen garden. However, the biggest change is how the clay oven has become important to our neighborhood.
Vern Nelson: Bishop's weed is a thug but edibletag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.87411542012-07-27T00:31:09Z2012-07-27T18:54:54ZDon't be beguiled by its sweet white flowers and attractive texture. Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Don't be beguiled by its sweet white flowers and attractive texture.
Vern Nelson: Spare the water without spoiling the harvesttag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.86729152012-07-14T13:00:00Z2012-07-14T13:06:05ZHere are some ways to conserve water, in addition to using drip irrigation, that will save you money, time and irritation. Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Here are some ways to conserve water, in addition to using drip irrigation, that will save you money, time and irritation.
Vern Nelson: Get the most out of your garden space with groundcoverstag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.86057532012-06-30T12:30:12Z2012-06-29T01:03:53ZTips on how to make an edible carpet of shade-tolerant ground covers more productive, more attractive and more visually interesting.Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Tips on how to make an edible carpet of shade-tolerant ground covers more productive, more attractive and more visually interesting.
Edibles to grow in shadetag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.86049102012-06-29T10:30:42Z2012-06-28T21:49:45ZThere are varieties of berries, vines, shrubs and fruits, that can thrive, even in full shadeVern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
There are varieties of berries, vines, shrubs and fruits, that can thrive, even in full shade
Vern Nelson: Eight common garden mistakes and how to avoid themtag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.85180442012-06-16T14:30:42Z2012-06-15T17:20:22ZGardening can be immensely satisfying if you get past some of the blunders that we all make.Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Gardening can be immensely satisfying if you get past some of the blunders that we all make.
Vern Nelson: Use fodder from your garden for seasoned barbecue spears tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.84296632012-06-02T13:30:53Z2012-05-31T23:58:13ZSummer and fall are the perfect opportunity for grilling and roasting. A well-prepared kitchen gardener can help make the most of these opportunities. Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
Summer and fall are the perfect opportunity for grilling and roasting. A well-prepared kitchen gardener can help make the most of these opportunities.
Vern Nelson: Get rid of your leaf-chomping earwigs with a 'hotel' you make from a flower pottag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.83395742012-05-19T13:30:12Z2012-05-19T17:04:36ZIf you are tired of finding chewed flowers and ragged vegetable starts but don't want to use insecticides, you can make earwigs' love of dark, confined spaces work for you. Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
If you are tired of finding chewed flowers and ragged vegetable starts but don't want to use insecticides, you can make earwigs' love of dark, confined spaces work for you.
Vern Nelson: Several methods to increase your garden's basil production tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/hg/index.ssf//3615.82296672012-05-05T14:30:00Z2012-05-05T16:15:25ZI love basil, but it is a bit of a prima donna.Vern Nelson | For The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vnelson/index.html
I love basil, but it is a bit of a prima donna.